This model will give you an idea of what they plan to do to the QE2 to convert her into a floating hotel in Dubai. On the Christies site it states: This model is number two (of three) prepared for the company responsible for QE2’s current conversion and from which final decisions were made for the historic ship’s eventual appearance, both inside and out, in her new role as a floating hotel.
The Original
Concept model showing extra decks added
Does that mean this is one of the concepts that was not accepted and that the actual conversion will be based on a different model or is pretty close? As for “what do I think of it”: If it was a model for the conversion of the SS United States, bringing her back to service, I’d say ‘not bad’ really – but it’s not. The oringinal QE2 is dead.
However I do see their need to expand the accommodation and public rooms if she’s going to be a successful luxury hotel. I notice that she has no lifeboats, but of course she will not need them, however I’d like to have seen them remain. After all the Queen Mary Hotel still has hers (although I undertstand that they may be reproductions as the original ones rotted).
You can buy the model if you are rich. See the link to Christies for more information:
Tags: Dubai, QE2, Queen Elizabeth 2
April 30, 2009 at 7:56 pm
We cant wait to see the finished restored hotel – QE2 docked forever on the Palm Dubai, will be such a great weekend treat :-P